OK, now to really reveal my ignorance (already covered that though..).

The dinkumsoft script - how would that work? If I wanted a web site to sell with, would the script be something that is added to the site and the site may be designed separately, be it by me with a wysiwyg type program or a hired service (I don't have the skills to do html programming well - surprise!)? Or is the script a stand alone store? In either case I would have the site hosted by a separate hosting service..?.

When you say customize the site I have impression that the script is the whole store (probably jumping to wrong conclusion) but I had previously thought the script is something you add to an existing site. As I write this and try to think it out I would guess you have a site, and the script serves as the store/business/check out portion of the site. You purchase the script (or write it if you have the know how, time, etc..) and add it to the site. Is that somewhat on target?

Sorry to need it broken down so far..

thanks again..!

He has three products for sale. Two ipn only scripts and one complete paycart script.

If you want to build your own site use the ipn3 and build around it. From your questions and statements I don't think this is the option you should choose.

I chose the paycart model because I am not inclined to spend months getting it all set up. It is an "out of the box" solution. The scripts form a complete site as you see in the demo.

You do have to create or buy your own logo if you want one. I am also thinking about doing 3 custom images (that big picture shop safely) is actually 3 images) to customize that portion of the site. A person could if they were so inclined create an entire new look for the site with a custom theme. At this time, I'm not.

An alternate option for adding a store to an existing site would be to just place the script in a new directory named store or whatever you want to call it.

You will need a php enabled hosting provider with enough space to store all the files and the merchandise. You will need enough bandwidth to serve the site and deliver the downloads. The site has 337 files in 18 folders and uses 1.89 mb of disk space on my hard drive. Add on the database, any sript demos and the files you are selling.

Unless the files you are selling are really large you do not need a large hosting package. I doubt the comple site will use 50MB unless you are one of those stange people who wants to keep every email you ever received on the server.

Bandwidth is going to depend on site traffic, the size of the downloads and the number sold. If you use a gig a month for the first year or two I would be very surprised.

A $5 a month shared hosting account should be plenty for starters.

Rack up a few more posts here on the board so that you can get PM's and I will send you the url for the site I am working on. I think you need 10 posts. Read the fag. Don't post stupid stuff just to get the posts.

BTW Welcome to forum. You should introduce yourself if you have in the new member section.

That's great info - THANKS!

I will definitely will read more and post (non-bs) over the next days.

Will also post an intro.

Off to do family Xmas eve. I really appreciate your time and wisdom.


Ben